Faith (Celine Dion song)
| "Faith" | |
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| Promotional single by Celine Dion | |
| from the album One Heart | |
| Released | 27 October 2003 |
| Recorded | 2002 |
| Studio | Echo Beach Studios, Florida |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:43 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
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| Licensed audio | |
| "Faith" on YouTube | |
"Faith" is a song recorded by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion, for her eight English-language studio album, One Heart (2003). It was released on 27 October 2003 as the third promotional only single in Canada from the album and was the fifth single overall. "Faith" was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub. The remixed version by the Original 3 (who also did the "One Heart" remixes) was released as a radio single. "Faith" reached number 4 on the Quebec Airplay Chart and number 37 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart.
Background and writing
[edit]"Faith" was composed by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub, while production was handled by Martin and Rami.[1] Martin also wrote for Dion her smash hit "That's the Way It Is" in 1999.[2] Beyond the production, the song was recorded and mixed by Martin and Rami.[3] It was recorded at Echo Beach Studios, in Florida.[3] In "Faith", Dion is thrilled that, in spite of her faults, her man loves her anyway.[4] On 4 October 2003, the song was selected as the next single for Canadian radio stations (Hot A/C and CHR formats).[5] On 10 October 2003, it was announced that a remix of the track was available on "TeamCeline", this remix version by the "Original 3" was released as a single.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]Elisabeth Vincetelli of Entertainment Weekly wrote a very positive review, stating that "One Heart's best qualities are encapsulated on Faith, a Martin track that matches a hooky chorus with pneumatic arrangements that cushion the star without overwhelming her. Ultimately, this record is about the singing, not the production or the writing."[7] The Barnes & Noble Editorial review was also positive, calling it "infectious" and that the song "benefit from Dion's beautifully subtle vocal interpretation, reminding us that for all the gloss, she's a talent to be reckoned with."[8]
Track listing and formats
[edit]- Canadian promotional CD single
- "Faith" (Original 3 remix) – 3:42
- "Faith" (album version) – 3:42
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2003–2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada AC (Billboard)[9] | 37 |
| Quebec (ADISQ)[10] | 4 |
Credits and personnel
[edit]- Recording locations
- Recording - Echo Beach Studios (Florida, United States)
- Personnel
- Songwriting – Max Martin, Rami
- Production – Max Martin, Rami
- Recording – Max Martin, Rami
- Mixing - Max Martin, Rami
- Backing Vocals – Anna Nordell, Max Martin
- Guitars - Esbjörn Öhrwall
- Bass – Thomas Lindberg
Credits adapted from the liner notes of One Heart, Epic Records.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Faith - Celine Dion : Listen, Appearances, Song Review : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Max Martin - Credits : AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ a b c One Heart (liner notes). Céline Dion. Epic Records. 2003.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Celine Dion | One Heart | Album Review | Plugged In". Plugged In. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ ""Faith" On Canadian Radio! | Celine Dion Official Site". Celine Dion. 4 October 2003. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ ""Faith" Remix On TeamCeline! | Celine Dion Official Site". Celine Dion. 4 October 2003. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (25 March 2003). "One Heart Review - Music Reviews and News - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Barnes & Noble | One Heart by Sony, Celine Dion". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Celine Dion Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "Le Palmarès". ADISQ. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
